Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York
Description
This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg (filming location for Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series), Kettlewell (main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie), The Oldest Sweetshop in the World at Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to sample the cheeses at the award-winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini coach tour, limited to 16 people.
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Itinerary
We arrive at Wensleydale’s most famous landmark, the 14th century Bolton Castle which once housed Mary Queen of Scots, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy and photograph the magnificent views over Wensleydale, learn a bit about the history of the area from your Guide, or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in the medieval castle’s Tea Room – the choice is yours!
We then take the scenic route towards Hawes, passing through Askrigg, the fictional village of Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series.
We spend one and a half hours in Hawes, the highest Market Town in England, where you can maybe grab some lunch and sample the complimentary handcrafted cheeses at the world-famous Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, or just explore the quaint shops and cafes of the town itself – the choice is yours!
We leave Hawes and travel into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for some photo stops as we pass through the picturesque Dales villages along the meandering route of the River Wharfe.
We arrive in the traditional Dales village of Kettlewell, made internationally famous in 2003 as the main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie. You can explore the village and learn more about the true story behind the movie, or just enjoy a beer or coffee with the locals in one of the pubs and cafes – whatever you prefer!
We continue our journey through the beautiful countryside of the National Park, passing Kilnsey Crag and the village of Grassington as we head through the rolling hills of Nidderdale, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Finally, there will be a short stop in the charming little town of Pateley Bridge, category winner in the Great British High Street Competition in 2016, where you have the option to visit “The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World” (2014 Guinness Book of Records). We leave Pateley Bridge and head back to York.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Adverse weather/road conditions, particularly during the winter months, may result in the route and itinerary having to be changed on the day
- Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
Reviews(222)
Good and informative tour. A great day out.
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your Yorkshire Dales day trip from York and found it both informative and enjoyable. We love sharing the spectacular scenery, history, and hidden corners of the Yorkshire Dales, so it is wonderful to know you had a great day out with us. Thank you again for your recommendation. It means a great deal to our small local Yorkshire company and helps others looking for a Yorkshire Dales tour from York feel confident booking with us. Warmest wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
We loved both of the tours we did back to back - to the Yorkshire Dales National Park with the All Creatures Great and Small tour and then to Whitby and the North York Moors. Mark was a fabulous driver and host, very knowledgable and friendly. Would highly recommend!
Hi Sarah, How lovely to hear that you enjoyed both tours! Experiencing the Herriot and the Yorkshire Dales locations, Whitby, and the North York Moors over a couple of days is a wonderful way to discover just how much Yorkshire has to offer. We are so pleased you had such a great time. Thank you for your kind words about Mark. His local knowledge and friendly approach help make every tour feel relaxed and personal, and we are delighted he helped make your visit so memorable. We really appreciate your recommendation and your support of our small local Yorkshire company. Hopefully we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more Yorkshire adventures in the future. Warmest wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Lovely full day trip touring the Dales. Driver/guide was informative and friendly. Plenty of time to wander at various stops.
Thank you very much, Susan, for your lovely five star review of our Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your full day exploring the Yorkshire Dales. With its beautiful scenery, traditional villages, and spectacular countryside, it is one of the most rewarding day trips from York for visitors wanting to experience the very best of rural Yorkshire. We are pleased that you found the tour informative and friendly, and that you had plenty of time to wander and explore at the various stops along the route. We believe a great Yorkshire Dales tour should combine expert local knowledge with enough free time for guests to enjoy each location at their own pace. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback helps other travellers looking for a Yorkshire Dales day trip from York choose with confidence. We hope to welcome you again on another Yorkshire day tour in the future. Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Chris was an excellent guide and driver, full of information about local history, geography, and nature. The weather was challenging but he created the best possible chances for us to enjoy the tour.
Thank you Kate for your lovely five star review! We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your Yorkshire Dales day trip from York. Chris will be so happy to hear your kind words, he always goes above and beyond to make sure guests have the best possible experience whatever the Yorkshire weather decides to do! As we like to say in Yorkshire, there is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes! We operate our Yorkshire tours in all weathers throughout the year and always try to keep a positive spirit, so everyone can still enjoy a memorable day out in the Dales. It is great to know you enjoyed learning about the local history, geography, and nature along the way. That mix of scenery and storytelling is such a big part of what makes exploring the Yorkshire Dales so special. Thank you again for your recommendation, it really means a lot to our small local company. Warmest wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
The driver was easy to understand, on time, took photos, took us to absolutely beautiful scenery. By chance it was an absolutely perfectly clear day with cherry blossoms, sheep and green grass as far as you can see.
Thank you very much for your wonderful five star review of our Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed such a beautiful day in the Yorkshire Dales. Clear skies, green landscapes, and seasonal touches like cherry blossom really do make the scenery even more special at this time of year, and it is great to know you were able to experience the area at its best. It is also lovely to hear that your driver guide helped make the day run smoothly, from being easy to understand and punctual to ensuring you had great photo opportunities throughout the tour. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will help other travellers looking for a scenic and well organised Yorkshire Dales tour from York choose with confidence. We hope to welcome you again on another Yorkshire day tour in the future. Thank you again, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
This is such a lovely day tour! My tour guide Mark was knowledgeable and extremely kind! It was so much fun and I love every place we went! I highly recommend this trip
Thank you so much Morgan for your 5 star review. We are really glad you had such a lovely day with us in the Yorkshire Dales. You have taken some great photographs of your day. Thanks again for the recommendation, Your kind words really do mean the world to our family business. Hopefully we’ll see you again on another trip soon! All the best, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
This was our 4th trip with B.O.B.Tours and yet again a great day out.Mark was his usual friendly,informative and helpful guide.His knowledge of Yorkshire is exceptional with a great ability to relate to all the passengers.Our tour didn’t have a full complement of passengers,which did not detract from the tour.Visited a number of locations,view points and a special stop at Wensleydale Creamery.All in all,one of the best tour companies we have ever used.Thank you,Mark for great day out.Hope to be back soon.Best wishes.Jim and Cath.
Thank you so much Jim and Cath for your 5 star review and for travelling with us again. It really does mean a lot to have you back for a 4th trip! We are so glad you had another great day out with Mark. His knowledge and passion for Yorkshire really do make each tour special, and I will be sure to pass your kind words on to him. It sounds like a lovely day all round and a stop at Wensleydale Creamery is always a good one! Thanks again for your continued support, your kind words really do mean the world to our family business. Hopefully we will see you again on another trip soon. All the best, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Mark was awesome , friendly, informative and extremely engaging. He made the day so much fun. We loved his enthusiasm and he was more than happy in taking photos for us. His local knowledge and enthusiasm for local culture and history was exceptional.
Thank you Sharon for your wonderful 5 star review. We are delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York. It is fantastic to know Mark’s friendly and engaging approach helped make the day so much fun. We are also pleased to hear you appreciated his local knowledge of Yorkshire’s culture and history, as well as the extra touches like helping with photo opportunities along the way. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope to welcome you aboard another tour in the near future. Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Mark, the tour guide was excellent in terms of his knowledge, planning and driving skills. Due to weather forecast, he made changes to the itinerary ( in sequence) and we managed to visit all the places at the right weather.
Thank you for your wonderful 5 star review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York and that Mark helped make the day run so smoothly. It is also great to know his adjustments to the itinerary allowed you to experience each stop at its best, despite the changing weather — something that can make all the difference when exploring the Yorkshire Dales. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope to welcome you aboard another tour in the future. Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
It was a pleasure to spend a day touring the beautiful park with a guide (Mark) who couldn't be more accommodating and knowledgeable. Do not miss this experience when visiting York!!
Thank you Brad for your fantastic 5 star review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your Yorkshire Dales tour from York, and that Mark’s knowledge and accommodating approach helped make the day so memorable. Exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park with a local driver guide is, in our opinion, a wonderful way to experience the area, and we are so pleased you would recommend us to others visiting York. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future. Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
